Musical Theory and Composition · Music Theory
Melodic Construction
Investigating how scales and intervals are used to create memorable and emotionally resonant melodies.
Key Questions
- 1What makes a melody 'catchy' or memorable to the human ear?
- 2How do different musical scales evoke specific cultural or emotional associations?
- 3How does the contour of a melody reflect the lyrics of a song?
Ontario Curriculum Expectations
ON: Music: Creating and Performing - Grade 10ON: Music: Foundations - Grade 10
Grade: Grade 10
Subject: The Arts
Unit: Musical Theory and Composition
Period: Music Theory
Suggested Methodologies
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